The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 50 countries and more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Job Overview:
All IRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity, accountability. These attitudes and beliefs shall guide our actions and relationships.
The Driver is responsible for transporting IRC staff, visitors, documents and/or goods/materials to designated destinations when officially approved and permitted within an operational area, country and/or other location.

Major Responsibilities:

• Transport IRC staff, visitors, documents and/or goods/materials to designated destinations when officially approved and permitted;
• Ensure the safety and security of the passengers, the goods and the vehicle;
• Immediately report accidents, breakdowns and needs of repair and general maintenance/service;
• Always respect the local traffic regulations and the IRC logistical/vehicle policies;
• Maintain the logbook for all trips;
• Always maintain the vehicle in proper operational condition, including keeping the vehicle clean, ensuring enough fuel, monitoring the technical state etc.;
• In liaison with the line manager, arrange for repairs and servicing;
• Ensure the assigned vehicle has all the necessary documents and equipment in accordance with the IRC logistical/vehicle policies at all times;

Job Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license
• Experience from working as a Driver in a humanitarian/recovery context preferred;
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts;
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities;
• Must be willing to short/long trips around Ukraine.

Working Environment:

• Ability in handling occasional insecure environments;
• Working with people;
• Coping with change;
• Communicate with impact and respect.

Language Requirements: Fluency in Ukrainian, Intermediate English, Russian as an asset.

IRC employees are eligible to the following benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Purposeful job and development opportunities
• English classes and unlimited online training courses
• Life Insurance
• Medical insurance for staff
• Free psychological support to employees and their family members
• 30 calendar days of annual vacation with flexibility beyond the legally set minimum requirements
• Up to 10 days of paid medical leave

Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.